Video: Beyonce and Jay-Z head star cast at Obama inauguration

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama greets singer Beyonce after she performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Entertainers Katy Perry (C) and John Mayer (R) arrive for inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)Actress Eva Longoria was seated on the platform outside the Capitol after making an appearance at a Kennedy Centre performance.

Beyonce drew a loud cheer at President Barack Obama's second inauguration even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem.